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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-30 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-30 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-30 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-30 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-30 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-5 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-6 2.2.9 General help 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-7 2.3.1 System...
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... default settings when the system hangs due to personalize your system. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to overclocking failure. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system...default settings. C.P.R. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to update the BIOS from a USB ...
... default settings when the system hangs due to personalize your system. ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to overclocking failure. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system...default settings. C.P.R. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. eliminates the need to update the BIOS from a USB ...
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... want to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS M4A78L-M 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to download then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of...
... want to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. ASUS M4A78L-M 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the Internet, then click Next. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to download then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of...
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...update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS ...system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78L-M VER: 0204 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 09/02/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown...
...update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS ...system boot failure! 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78L-M VER: 0204 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 09/02/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown...
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... when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! Turn on again. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is found, the utility reads it and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS M4A78L-M 2-3 Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that allows you...
... when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! Turn on again. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is found, the utility reads it and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS M4A78L-M 2-3 Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that allows you...
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... to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Do this chapter are for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information They may not exactly match what you see on . The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help... system off then back on your data or system. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We recommend that you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability.
... to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at startup: • Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Do this chapter are for this motherboard. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information They may not exactly match what you see on . The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help... system off then back on your data or system. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or configure its routines. We recommend that you failed to ensure system compatibility and stability.
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A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is a brief description of options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.58 AGESA Version: 3.5.3.1 AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor ...Disabled HT Frequency : 2000MHz Enabled Able to display a list of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information To change the value of a field, select it for testing purpose. GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool 'n' Quiet CPU Prefetching C1E Configuration Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] [Enabled] ...
A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is a brief description of options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.58 AGESA Version: 3.5.3.1 AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor ...Disabled HT Frequency : 2000MHz Enabled Able to display a list of the selected item. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information To change the value of a field, select it for testing purpose. GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool 'n' Quiet CPU Prefetching C1E Configuration Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] [Enabled] ...
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... 1.50000V] Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset over voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.35000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] ...BIOS automatically detects. Use the / keys to [Manual]. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78L...
... 1.50000V] Chipset Over Voltage [Auto] Sets the chipset over voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables Microcode Updation. Configuration options: [Auto] [Max. = 1.35000V] [Min. = 1.20000V] Memory Clock Mode [Auto] ...BIOS automatically detects. Use the / keys to [Manual]. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine Mode (SVM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M4A78L...
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...the submenu. Change User Password Select this item to clear the user password. The message "Password Installed" appears after you set to select and update BIOS. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. Select an item then press to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ... a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to set to six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to ...
...the submenu. Change User Password Select this item to clear the user password. The message "Password Installed" appears after you set to select and update BIOS. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. Select an item then press to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ... a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to set to six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to ...